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Yucca elephantipes

Authority Regel Family Liliopsida:Liliidae:Asparagales:Agavaceae Synonyms Common names spineless yucca, Yucca Editor Ecocrop code 10967

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A small, upright or decumbent, evergreen tree that radiates thick, rigid lanceolate leaves from a rigid, branching trunk, with large panicles of white flowers. USES Whole flowers or perianth only are eaten in cooked salads or soups, with eggs, or fried in butter. The flowers are rich in vitamin C. The tender leaf bases are rich in calcium and can be eaten. The leaves also yields a fiber used for twine, cloth, and baskets. Used as hedge, garden ornament and for terracing in coffee plantations. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. First harvest can be taken 2-3 years after cuttings. COMMON NAMES Itabo, Flor de itabo, Cogollo de itabo, Izote, Palmita, Ozote, Spanish bayonnette. FURTHER INF Itabo is native of Mexico or Central America. It occurs naturally in very dry areas but tolerates heavy rainfall if drainage is good.
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SOURCES (Y. elephantipes Regel.) Roecklein J 1987 pp 491 [USE, DRA, TEXT] Duke J 1975 pp 31 [PH, RAIN, TEMP] Martin F 1984 pp 164-165 [TEMP, RAIN, PHO, DRA, TEXT, USE]